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A point M lies on the -axis. Its distance from the origin is 5 units. Considering both directions on the -axis, how many such positions are possible for M?

Class 9Points on the AxesCoordinate Geometry
  • A1
  • B3
  • C2
  • D4

Step-by-Step Solution

On the -axis, distance 5 from the origin gives or . So the points are (5, 0) and (-5, 0): 2 positions.
Answer: C) 2

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